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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 600.97 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 600.97 and 246.67 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 600.97 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/600.97 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 600.97 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 148,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,241.30/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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